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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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