MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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