MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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