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 the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners 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
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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