MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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