MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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