MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Professors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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