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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
typically 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.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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