MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment 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 organizations
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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