MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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