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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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