MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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