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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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