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 this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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