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 Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
blended learning are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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