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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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