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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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