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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
online education have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
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 numerous
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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