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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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