MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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