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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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