MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
digital education technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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