MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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