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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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