MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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