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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning are enabling
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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