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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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