MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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