MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These online MOOCs are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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