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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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