MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
online learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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