MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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