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 Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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