MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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