MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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