MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
These massive open courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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