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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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