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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners 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 numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major 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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