MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online education technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
generally 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 a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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