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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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