MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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