MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These online MOOC courses 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 many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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