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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
gains in
distance learning have made it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Somalia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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