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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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