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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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