MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning enable
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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