MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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