MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online education are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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