MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
need for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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