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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
e-learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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