MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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