MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education institutions
are having to consider
today because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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