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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
digital education technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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