MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 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
book
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
assure that
the 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 institutions
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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