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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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