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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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