MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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