MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
explores
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers 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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