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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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