MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around 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 massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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