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 is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
all over the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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