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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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