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
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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