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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic education technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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