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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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