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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students 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 several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
now that online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|