MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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