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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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