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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can teachers
ensure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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