MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 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 is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Professors want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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