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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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