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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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