MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
learning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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