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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also talks about 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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