MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
e-learning have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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