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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
must deal with
now that learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This definitive new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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