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.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Corporations want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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