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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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