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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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