MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can we
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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