MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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