MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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