MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
distance learning are empowering
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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