MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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