MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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