MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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