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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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