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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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