MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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