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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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