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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
elearning technology enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
endeavours.
People want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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