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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
electronic education technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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