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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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