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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Students want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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