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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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