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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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