MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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