MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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