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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online courses.
These massively open online courses are
normally 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 quite a few
topics that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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