MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
elearning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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