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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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