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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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