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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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