MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
are considering
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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