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 the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
open education
ventures.
Educators want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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