MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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