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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
typically 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 quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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