MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
digital education technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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