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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning institutions
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can students
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
experiments.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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