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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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