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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can organizations
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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