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 is a
book
which
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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