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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Malta to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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