MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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