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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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