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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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