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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
learning technology are empowering
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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