MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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