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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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