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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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