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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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