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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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