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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
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