MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
elearning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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