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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
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 several
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
important new open education
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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