MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
elearning make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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