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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
online learning have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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