MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
elearning are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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