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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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