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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
increasing
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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