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 the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
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 many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing 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
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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