MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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