MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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