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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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