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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
now that learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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