MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are considering
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
new open educational
experiments.
Professors want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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