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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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