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.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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