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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
blended learning technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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