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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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