MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
gains in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
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
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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