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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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