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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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