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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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