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 the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
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 blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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