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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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