MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open educational
experiments.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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