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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
now that learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can learners
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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