MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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