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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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