MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online education are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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