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 this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
elearning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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