MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
evolvements in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Spain to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
open educational
endeavours.
People want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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