MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 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
book
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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