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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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