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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
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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