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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
elearning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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