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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
open education
ventures.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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