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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massively open online courses are
generally 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 many
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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