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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Spain to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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