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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
elearning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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