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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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