MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
blended learning are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
e-learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|