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 this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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