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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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