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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
elearning are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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