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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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