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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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