MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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