MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
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
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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