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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOC classes are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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