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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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