MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
distance learning enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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