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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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