MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
elearning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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