MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
blended learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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