MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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