MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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