MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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