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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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