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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
elearning are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are considering
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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