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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
e-learning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
demand for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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