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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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