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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education technology are empowering
learners
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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