MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take online courses.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
most important 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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