MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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