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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
researches
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|