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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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