MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
e-learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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