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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
now that blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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