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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
e-learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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