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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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