MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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