MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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