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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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