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 the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take classes online.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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