MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Italy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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