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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
usually 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 a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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