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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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