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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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