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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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