MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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