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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a lot of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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