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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes 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 a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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