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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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