MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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