MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
important new open education
ventures.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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