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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online education technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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