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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
e-learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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