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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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