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.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
researches
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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