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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
distance learning technology enable
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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