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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
elearning technology are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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