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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
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 a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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