MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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