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.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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