MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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