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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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