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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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