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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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