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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online education technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
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 several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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