MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Poland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
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 technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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