MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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