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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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