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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
blended learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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