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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
blended learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take online courses.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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