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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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