MOOCs Now: Everything You Need to Know to Design, Set Up, and Run a Massive Open Online Course Contributor(s): Alman, Susan W. (Editor), Jumba, Jennifer (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440844577 ISBN-13: 9781440844577 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Digital & Online Resources - Computers | Educational Software |
Dewey: 371.334 |
LCCN: 2016048746 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.9" (0.75 lbs) 132 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have become popular with eager learners as well as some educators wanting to test the boundaries of learning. Understandably, many educators approach MOOCs with trepidation and a number of questions. Are MOOCs simply a fad? Does this new venue threaten traditional higher education models? How are teachers to be remunerated for their efforts? And what can be done about student retention in an anonymous venue of a MOOC? This book answers these questions and many more, offering a practical and realistic guide to MOOCs--one that will help anyone involved in higher education to better understand MOOCs and enable them to make decisions about whether and how to offer MOOCs. The authors address topics such as the various costs of offering a MOOC (teachers, developers, licensing, and software), explain accessibility options, examine the challenges of copyright and the administration required, and explore what the librarian's role should be. This insightful guide also explains your options for the presentation of text, video, and audio content; whether to give assignments or tests; and how to decide whether you should offer your MOOC for free or require a fee and offer a certificate upon course completion. |