MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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