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
which
deals with
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
digital education technology enable
humans
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOC classes are
mostly 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 a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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