MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
changes in
online learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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