MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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