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 the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can participants
assure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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