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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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