MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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