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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners 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 a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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