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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
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
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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