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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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