MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
distance learning have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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