MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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