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.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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