MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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