MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Italy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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