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.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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