MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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