MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
online learning have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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