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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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