MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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