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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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