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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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