MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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