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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
digital education technology have provided the means for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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