MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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