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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning enable
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOC classes 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 a lot of
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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