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 this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key 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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