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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology have empowered
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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