MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
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