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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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