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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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