MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Broward College to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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