MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
open education
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Instructors want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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