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.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
learning technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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