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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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