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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning enable
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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