MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
online learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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