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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
online education technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
experiments.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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