MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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