MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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