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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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