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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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