MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
online learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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