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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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