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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around 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.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses 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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