MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
distance learning technology enable
students
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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