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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning enable
people
all over the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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