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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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