MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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