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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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