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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
online education technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are struggling with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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