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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
blended learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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