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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
online learning technology are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
today because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Trainers want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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