MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
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
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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