MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
online education technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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