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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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