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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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