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.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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