MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|