MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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