MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
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 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 institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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