MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
online learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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