MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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