MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
open education
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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