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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
blended learning are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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