MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
electronic education technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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