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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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