MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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