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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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