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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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