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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
usually 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Palau to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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