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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended 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 institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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