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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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