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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are considering
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
assure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also explores the
key 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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