MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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