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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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