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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
online education are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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