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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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