MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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