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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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