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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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