MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning technology enable
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
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 quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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