MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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