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.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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