MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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