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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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