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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning enable
learners
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open courses are
commonly 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 quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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