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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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