MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
usually 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 numerous
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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