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.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic educational technology have empowered
students
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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