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
book
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology have enabled
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Palau to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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