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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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