MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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