MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
distance learning enable
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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