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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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