MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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