MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
technology-enhanced learning are empowering
learners
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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