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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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