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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
elearning are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|