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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
digital education technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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