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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Poland to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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