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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive open courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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