MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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