MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
book
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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