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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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