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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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