MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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