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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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