MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
digital education technology are making it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mexico to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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