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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
learning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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