MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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