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 is a
book
that
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
blended learning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can we
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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