MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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