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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
digital education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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