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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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