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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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