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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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