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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
digital education technology have provided the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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