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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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