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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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