MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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