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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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