MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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