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
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are dealing with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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