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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
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