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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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