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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic educational technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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