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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
learning technology enable
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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