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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
elearning enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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