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
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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