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.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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