MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
normally 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 several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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