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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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