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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
elearning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|