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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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