MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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