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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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