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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
digital education technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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