MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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