MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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