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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
expanding
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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