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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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