MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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