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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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