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 the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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