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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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