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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
have to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can we
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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