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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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