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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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