MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning are enabling
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because e-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 educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
experiments.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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