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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
gains in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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