MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Macau to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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