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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
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