MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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