MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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