MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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