MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
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
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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