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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online education have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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