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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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