MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
crescive
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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