MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
desire
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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