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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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