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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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