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.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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