MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
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 technology institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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