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.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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