MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
digital education technology are empowering
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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