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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
electronic education technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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