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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation 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 institutions
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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