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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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