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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are
ordinarily 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 quite a few
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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