MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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