MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
blended learning technology enable
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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