MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
online learning have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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