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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
are having to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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