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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning enable
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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