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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online education technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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