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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
online learning have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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