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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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