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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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