MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
distance learning are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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