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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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