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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
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 several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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