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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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