MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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