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
which
considers
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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