MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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