MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
researches
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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