MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
electronic education technology enable
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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