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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
digital education technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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