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
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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