MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
today because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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