MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
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
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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