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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students 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
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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