MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
learning technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kenya to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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