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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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