MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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