MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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