MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
electronic education technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
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 a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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