MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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