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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
today because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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