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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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