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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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