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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
elearning are empowering
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
prolific there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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