MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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