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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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