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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desire for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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