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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
online learning have empowered
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massively open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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