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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
improvements in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This sensational new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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