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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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