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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
digital education technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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