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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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