MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning enable
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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