MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to participate in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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