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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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