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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
These massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Macau to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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