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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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