MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology enable
people
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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