MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online education are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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