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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
digital education technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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