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 the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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