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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These MOOC courses are
commonly 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 numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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