MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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