MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are dealing with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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