MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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