MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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 is a
book
which
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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