MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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