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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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