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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
distance learning make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students 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
e-learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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