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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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