MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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