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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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