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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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