MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
electronic educational technology enable
people
in nations all around 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.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Israel to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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