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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving 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
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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