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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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