MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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