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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
