MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
online learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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