MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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