MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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