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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
distance learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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