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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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