MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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