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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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