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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
online learning are empowering
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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