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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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