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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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