MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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