MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
distance learning have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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