MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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