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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning have made it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
these
new open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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