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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
elearning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver 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.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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