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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
articulates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
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 instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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