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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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