MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
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 online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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