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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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