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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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