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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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