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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
e-learning have empowered
learners
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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