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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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