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.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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