MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
These massive open courses are
customarily 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 a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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