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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Public servants want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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