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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
important new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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