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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
open education
ventures.
Students want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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