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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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