MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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