MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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