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 this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online education technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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