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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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