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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
electronic education technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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