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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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