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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
researches
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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