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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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