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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
experiments.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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