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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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