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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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