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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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