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.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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