MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
learners
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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