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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Benin to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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