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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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