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 is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take part in classes 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
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Estonia to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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